Going North Podcast

Dom Brightmon

Calling all aspiring authors and seasoned wordsmiths alike! This is your official invitation to live your best life and write the book that's burning inside you. The Going North Podcast is your one-stop shop for inspiration, information, and motivation on your author journey. Every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, host Dom Brightmon, the positive thought catalyst, bestselling author, and certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team chats with incredible authors from around the world. These inspiring guests share their unique stories, writing tips, and the power they've found in the written word. With each episode, you'll discover a treasure trove of wisdom, actionable advice, and heartfelt stories that will ignite your creativity and fuel your journey to get your own manuscript moving! But Going North isn't just about the craft – it's about you. Dom believes in the magic of "Advancing others to advance yourself," and this podcast is all about helping you become the best author and person you can be. So, grab your notebook, unleash your creativity, and get ready to be a part of something special. With Going North as your guide, you'll be well on your way to living your best life and sharing your story with the world. Ready to Go North? Subscribe today!

  1. Ep. 1075 – From Classroom Bells to Children's Books	 with Kirsten Telan (@ktelan1)

    21 HR AGO

    Ep. 1075 – From Classroom Bells to Children's Books with Kirsten Telan (@ktelan1)

    "There's no expiration date on reinventing yourself." – Kirsten Telan Today’s featured author is a wife, mom, kindness advocate, and the creator of The Confetti Effect, Kirsten Telan. Kirsten and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “A Tale of Two Dogs”, how her husband's cancer diagnosis deepened her faith, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Kirsten to become a writer, and why you need the right people around you to get your book published What it was like growing up in the 80s, and how it built her resilience How a dare from her kids led to getting booked for multiple commercials and even modeling for the Home Shopping Network The major role that faith plays in her life, and how she incorporated the fruits of the Spirit into her book Kirsten‘s Site: https://www.kirstennelsontelan.com/ Kirsten’s Book: https://a.co/d/07z3rf2C The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 979 – From Anthills to Authorship with Ron Kinscherf (@Papatellmeabook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-979-from-anthills-to-authorship-with-ron-kinscherf-papatellmeabook/ 934 – Taking the Holy Spirit to Work with Mary Boza Crimmins: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-934-taking-the-holy-spirit-to-work-with-mary-boza-crimmins/ 586 – Flipping Bad Situations into Joyful Children’s Books with Violet Lemay (@violetlemay): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-586-flipping-bad-situations-into-joyful-childrens-books-with-violet-lemay-violetlemay/ 559 - Picky Patrick With Eleni Fuiaxis (@EleniFuiaxis): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-559-picky-patrick-with-eleni-fuiaxis-elenifuiaxis/ 1051 – From Brush Strokes to Bestselling Timeless Tales with Regina Linke (@oxherdboy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1051-from-brush-strokes-to-bestselling-timeless-tales-with-regina-linke-oxherdboy/ 775 – From Blogging Mom to Award-Winning #KidLit Author with Caroline Fernandez (@ParentClub): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-775-from-blogging-mom-to-award-winning-kidlit-author-with-caroline-fernandez-parentclub/ 682 – Leadership Begins with Motivation with Dr. Danny Brassell (@DannyBrassell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-682-leadership-begins-with-motivation-with-dr-danny-brassell-dannybrassell/ 793 – How to Bounce Back as a Children's Book Author with Rella B. (@RellaBBooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-793-how-to-bounce-back-as-a-childrens-book-author-with-rella-b-rellabbooks/ 887 – How to Unlock Your God-Given Destiny & Make Connections That Count with PJ Victor (@jenahsjourney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-887-how-to-unlock-your-god-given-destiny-make-connections-that-count-with-pj-victor-jenahs/ 889 – Every Day Is A New Day with Jenny Teeters, MBA (@JennyTeeters): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-889-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-jenny-teeters-mba-jennyteeters/ 612 – More Joy with Cindi Cohn: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-612-more-joy-with-cindi-cohn/

    53 min
  2. Ep. 1074 – Retirement Without Losing Your Purpose or Identity with Dr. Corinne Auman

    4 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 1074 – Retirement Without Losing Your Purpose or Identity with Dr. Corinne Auman

    “Language is powerful in terms of how we describe things, and if we don't have any positive words, it's really hard to talk about it in a positive way that can help reshape how people are thinking about it.” – Dr. Corinne Auman Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, renowned gerontologist, keynote speaker, aging journey expert, and the founder of Choice Care Navigators, Dr. Corinne Auman. Dr. Corinne and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging”, the challenges retirees face, why retirement isn’t the end of your story, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The inspiration behind Dr. Corinne’s book and her writing process for getting it done What it means to be a “Keenager” What led her to start a care management agency to help families navigate aging and caregiving What setback became a major setup for Dr. Corinne’s success Dr. Corinne’s Site: https://corinneauman.com/ Dr. Corinne’s Book: https://a.co/d/06VhGCsC The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 1007 – From Panic Attacks to Power Health Habits with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum (@drscheinbaum): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1007-from-panic-attacks-to-power-health-habits-with-dr-sandra-scheinbaum-drscheinbaum/ Ep. 1049 – Pursue Your Spark with Heike Yates: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1049-pursue-your-spark-with-heike-yates/ 259 – Positive Aging with Stephanie Raffelock: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/259-positive-aging-with-stephanie-raffelock-sraffelock/ Ep. 786 – Claim Your Inner Warrior Badass with Kate McKay: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-786-claim-your-inner-warrior-badass-with-kate-mckay-katemckay18/ Ep. 765 – Love Yourself to Health with Pam Sherman: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-765-love-yourself-to-health-with-pam-sherman/ #WintheWellnessWAR Bonus Ep. – Mind and Body Connection with Carolyn Lebanowski: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/winthewellnesswar-bonus-ep-mind-and-body-connection-with-carolyn-lebanowski/ Ep. 561 – Why Retire When I Can Inspire with Donna Maltz: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-561-why-retire-when-i-can-inspire-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/ 285 – Find Your Friggin’ Joy with Belinda Farrell (@Hunababy): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/285-find-your-friggin-joy-with-belinda-farrell-hunababy/ 159 - The Ageless Brain with Rico Caveglia: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/159-the-ageless-brain-with-rico-caveglia-ageless100/ 575 – Brownies for Breakfast with Lynne Bowman (@LynnePBowman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-575-brownies-for-breakfast-with-lynne-bowman-lynnepbowman/ 824 – From the Dojo to the Ballroom with Charlotte Friborg (@CFriborgInt): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-824-from-the-dojo-to-the-ballroom-with-charlotte-friborg-cfriborgint/

    31 min
  3. Ep. 1073 – From Sassy Nurse to Successful Novelist with Amy Lou Jenkins (@AmyLouToYou)

    30 MAR

    Ep. 1073 – From Sassy Nurse to Successful Novelist with Amy Lou Jenkins (@AmyLouToYou)

    “Whatever genre you want to write in, whatever you want to do. Your art is important, and it deserves to exist in the world.” – Amy Lou Jenkins Today’s featured award-winning, best-selling author is a mom, wife, speaker, educator, nurse, and nature lover, Amy Lou Jenkins. Amy Lou and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the power of apple pie, crystallized learning, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How time outdoors with her son inspired her first book and helped her reconnect with herself amid societal pressures Why everyone has a story worth telling A reason for writing a book that most people don’t think about How sensory details can transform your writing Why you need to know how to be assertive Amy Lou’s Site: https://amyloujenkins.com/ Amy Lou’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002TC4BRA/allbooks Writer’s Clubhouse: https://writerclubhouse.com/ The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 1043 – Answering the Call to Become a Multihyphenate Edutainer with Dr. Candy Campbell: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1043-answering-the-call-to-become-a-multihyphenate-edutainer-with-dr-candy-campbell-candyca/ 1015 – How One Woman’s Harrowing Beginning Led Her to God, Grace, and Growth with Dr. Shanea Clancy: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1015-how-one-womans-harrowing-beginning-led-her-to-god-grace-and-growth-with-dr-shanea-cla/ 948 – Writing for Wellness & Laughing Through the Chaos with Jennifer A. Johnson, RN: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-948-writing-for-wellness-laughing-through-the-chaos-with-jennifer-a-johnson-rn/ 698 – From Scrubs to Award-Winning Stories with Debra Blaine: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-698-from-scrubs-to-award-winning-stories-with-debra-blaine-debrablainemd/ 672 – Becoming Mother Martha with Martha Hoy: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-672-becoming-mother-martha-with-martha-hoy-annmarhoy/ 351 – The Gift Legacy with JP McLean: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-351-the-gift-legacy-with-jp-mclean-jpmcleanauthor/ 659 – Saving My Child from the Child Savers with Susan Gabriel: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-659-saving-my-child-from-the-child-savers-with-susan-gabriel-godlyoddball/ 530 – Nurse Turned Award-Winning Author with Helen Starbuck: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-530-nurse-turned-award-winning-author-with-helen-starbuck-helensstarbuck/ Bonus Ep. – A Mother’s Mission to Save Her Child with Deborah Beauvais (@DV7radio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-a-mothers-mission-to-save-her-child-with-deborah-beauvais-dv7radio/ 946 – How Stories Drive Impact and Inspire Action with Autumn Karen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-946-how-stories-drive-impact-and-inspire-action-with-autumn-karen-autumncarrying/ 694 – Every Body Holds a Story with Marsha Vanwynsberghe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-694-every-body-holds-a-story-with-marsha-vanwynsberghe-marsha_vanw/ 105.5 - The Joy of Forest Bathing with Melanie Choukas-Bradley: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/1055-local-author-bonus-special-labs-the-joy-of-forest-bathing-with-melanie-choukas-bradley/ 872 – The Illusion of the Perfect Profession with Betsy Gall: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-872-the-illusion-of-the-perfect-profession-with-betsy-gall-betsy_gall/ 1062 – From Unsure to Unshakeable with Simone Knego (@SimoneKnego): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1062-from-unsure-to-unshakeable-with-simone-knego-simoneknego/

    54 min
  4. Ep. 1072 – From Feeding Horses to Sailing the World as an Author with Alison Gieschen

    29 MAR

    Ep. 1072 – From Feeding Horses to Sailing the World as an Author with Alison Gieschen

    “We just felt like, you know what? If we don't do it now, we're never going to do it because too many people wait until they get older and then they never end up leaving.” – Alison Gieschen Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, wife, sailor, horsewoman, and former schoolteacher, Alison Gieschen. Alison and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the challenges of life at sea, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Alison to become an author, and her process for writing across genres What it was like running a horse farm and teaching kids to become the Nautical Novelist How she generates her best work How her past life as an educator plays a role in the books that she writes for kids Alison’s Site: https://sailmates.org/ Alison’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CLSBNJ27/allbooks The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… #WellnessGPS Bonus Ep. – The Soul and The Sailor with Lara Scriba: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/wellnessgps-bonus-ep-the-soul-and-the-sailor-with-lara-scriba/ 807 – Inside The Mind of The Author Activist with Dawn Bates (@msdawnbates33): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-807-inside-the-mind-of-the-author-activist-with-dawn-bates-msdawnbates33/ 294 – “Horse Wisdom” with Jess Campmans (@jesscampmans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-294-horse-wisdom-with-jess-campmans-jesscampmans-c2h/ #M2M Bonus – “An Alcoholic’s Progress from Mayhem to Miracles” with Sharla Charpentier (@The_Llove_Llama): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-an-alcoholics-progress-from-mayhem-to-miracles-with-sharla-charpentier-the_llove_llama-m2m/ 553 – “Passport Forward” with Lex Latkovski: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-553-passport-forward-with-lex-latkovski/ 953 – How to Find Sweetness in Adversity with Amy Olmedo: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-953-how-to-find-sweetness-in-adversity-with-amy-olmedo/

    26 min
  5. Ep. 1071 – Self-Publishing Tips for A Successful Author Career with Wiebke Tasch (@Wiebke_Tasch)

    23 MAR

    Ep. 1071 – Self-Publishing Tips for A Successful Author Career with Wiebke Tasch (@Wiebke_Tasch)

    “Writing and publishing your book are two different shoes. Writing a book is really just 50%, and the foundation. Setting everything up to marketing to all the layout stuff is another 50%. So, write a good book. That's important. But also, take some time with publishing.” – Wiebke Tasch Today’s featured bestselling author is an editor, polyglot, publishing strategist, and the founder of Digital Authors LLC, Wiebke Tasch. Wiebke and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her journey from Germany to Mexico, Amazon woes, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Wiebke started her writing and self-publishing career The biggest mistake new authors make How to avoid dry spells in book sales The role that storytelling plays in nonfiction writing What major setback actually was a setup for Wiebke‘s success Wiebke’s Site: https://digital-authors.com/ Wiebke’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07T2V8K3B/allbooks Wiebke’s Free Market Analysis: https://tidycal.com/digitalauthorsllc/free-market-analysis The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 835 – Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter, MBA (@AuroraWinterMBA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-835-turn-words-into-wealth-with-aurora-winter-mba-aurorawintermba/ 1038 – From Bulgaria to Publishing Success by Finding Your Unique Voice with Katerina Stoykova (@Katya_Stoykova): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1038-from-bulgaria-to-publishing-success-by-finding-your-unique-voice-with-katerina-stoykova/ 966 – From Near-Death Experience to Bestselling Novelist with Tash Doherty (@misseducated__): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-966-from-near-death-experience-to-bestselling-novelist-with-tash-doherty-misseducated/ 670 – The Bestselling Book Formula with Honorée Corder (@Honoree): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-670-the-bestselling-book-formula-with-honoree-corder-honoree/ #Bonus Ep. – From Idea to Finished Manuscript with Chandler Bolt (@self_pub_school): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-idea-to-finished-manuscript-with-chandler-bolt-self_pub_school/ 660 – You Published A Book...Now What? With Carolyn Choate: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-660-you-published-a-booknow-what-with-carolyn-choate/ 694 – Every Body Holds a Story with Marsha Vanwynsberghe (@Marsha_vanw): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-694-every-body-holds-a-story-with-marsha-vanwynsberghe-marsha_vanw/ #BaltimoreAuthor Bonus Ep. - Navigating Contracts, Marketing, and Creative Growth with Jean Burgess, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/baltimoreauthor-bonus-ep-navigating-contracts-marketing-and-creative-growth-with-jean-burgess/ 712 – When Your Heart Says to Leave a Legacy with Bridget Cook-Burch (@inspiritwriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-712-when-your-heart-says-to-leave-a-legacy-with-bridget-cook-burch-inspiritwriter/ 837 – Make Your Author emPact with Stephanie Feger (@stephaniefeger): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-837-make-your-author-empact-with-stephanie-feger-stephaniefeger/ 216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/216-the-write-way-with-amy-collins-askamycollins/ 714 – Drink Wine and Be Beautiful with Kimberly Noel Sullivan (@KimberlyinRome): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-714-drink-wine-and-be-beautiful-with-kimberly-noel-sullivan-kimberlyinrome/

    33 min
  6. Ep. 1070 – How a Struggling Student Became a Zero Limits Transformational Leader with Lisa B. Schermerhorn (@schermerhorn_b)

    22 MAR

    Ep. 1070 – How a Struggling Student Became a Zero Limits Transformational Leader with Lisa B. Schermerhorn (@schermerhorn_b)

    “Your thoughts create your life.” – Lisa B. Schermerhorn Today’s featured #1 international bestselling author is a mom, transformational leader, award-winning keynote speaker, multi-certified coach, hypnotherapist, and Master NLP Practitioner, Lisa Schermerhorn. Lisa and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, ”In Every Belief Is a Lie”, starring in Dr. Joe Vitale’s movie, “Zero Limits”, her inspiring journey overcoming learning disabilities, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Lisa to become an author and have a unique array of healing modalities in her toolbelt How Lisa ended up being featured in the Movie “Zero Limits” How the Hawaiian forgiveness prayer works, and its impact on the world How to discern the difference between perseverance and knowing when to move on from a goal What led her to join Toastmasters and strengthen her skills as a presenter Lisa’s Site: https://lisaschermerhorncoaching.com/ Lisa’s Book: https://a.co/d/0dYMvL2Y The Movie: https://zerolimitslive.com/home-650609-9935?am_id=lisaschermerhorn7339 The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 545 – The Maestro Monologue with Rob White (@RobWhiteMedia): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-545-the-maestro-monologue-with-rob-white-robwhitemedia/ #FourFoldFormula Ep. – Waiting for Half-and-Half with Gina Lobito: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-waiting-for-half-and-half-with-gina-lobito/ 261 – How Thoughts Become Things with Douglas Vermeeren (@DougVermeeren): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/261-how-thoughts-become-things-with-douglas-vermeeren-dougvermeeren/ 328 – The Greatest Secret with Hale Dwoskin (@sedonamethod): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-328-the-greatest-secret-with-hale-dwoskin-sedonamethod/ 273 – Rewiring Your Brain for Manifestation Success with Bob Doyle (@bobdoyle): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/273-rewiring-your-brain-for-manifestation-success-with-bob-doyle-bobdoyle/ 242 – The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield (@James_Redfield): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/242-the-celestine-prophecy-by-james-redfield-james_redfield/ 975 – Awaken The Authentic & Connected Author Within with Inna Segal (@InnaSegalauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-975-awaken-the-authentic-connected-author-within-with-inna-segal-innasegalauthor/ 777 – Attract & Manifest Good Luck with Victoria Marie Gallagher (@LOAHypnotist): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-777-attract-manifest-good-luck-with-victoria-marie-gallagher-loahypnotist/ 309 – “Home Worthy” with Sandra Rinomato (@SandraRinomato): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-309-home-worthy-with-sandra-rinomato-sandrarinomato/ 201.5 (Thanksgiving Bonus Episode) - Believe In Divine Intervention with Ellie Pechet (@PhoenixRisingUS): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2015-thanksgiving-bonus-episode-believe-in-divine-intervention-with-ellie-pechet-phoenixrisingus-chaostoclarity/ 275 – How Thoughts Become Things with Dr. Marina Bruni (@DrMarinaBruni): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/275-how-thoughts-become-things-with-dr-marina-bruni-drmarinabruni/ 514 – Re-Awaken You with Jenny Mannion (@jennymannion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-514-re-awaken-you-with-jenny-mannion-jennymannion/ 613 – Radical Intuition with Kim Chestney (@KimChestney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-613-radical-intuition-with-kim-chestney-kimchestney/

    1hr 1min
  7. Ep. 1069 – Keeping the Dream Alive with Greig Watts

    20 MAR

    Ep. 1069 – Keeping the Dream Alive with Greig Watts

    “Imagine it's your last day on Earth. What song would you write?“ – Greig Watts Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, songwriter, publisher, and A & R, Greig Watts. Greig and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Keeping the Dream Alive: A Songwriter's Guide to Overcoming Rejection, Finding Success and Enjoying the Journey Along the Way”, what it’s like navigating business deals overseas, finding international success in unexpected places, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Greig to become an author, and his journey to getting his first book published Why it’s important to say yes to opportunities and embrace new experiences The difference between negotiating deals in the East vs. the West How a setback led him to become a music consultant for the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Greig’s Site: https://www.dwbmusicgroup.com/ Greig’s Book: https://a.co/d/0blLglLW The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You May Also Like… 760 – From Bonham to Buddha and Back with Clementine Moss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-760-from-bonham-to-buddha-and-back-with-clementine-moss/ 549 - Japan’s Best Kept Culinary Secret with Christopher Pellegrini (@ChrisPellegrini): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-549-japans-best-kept-culinary-secret-with-christopher-pellegrini-chrispellegrini/ 229 – Unbroken with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ 618 – A Book About You with David Green: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-618-a-book-about-you-with-david-green/ 510 - Lights, Camera, Action With Amy Scruggs (@amyscruggssd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-510-lights-camera-action-with-amy-scruggs-amyscruggssd/ 967 – Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades with Kristin Massey (@TheJOATbook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-967-life-lessons-from-a-jill-of-all-trades-with-kristin-massey-thejoatbook/ 679 – Rock Gods & Messy Monsters with Diane Hatz (@dianehatz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-679-rock-gods-messy-monsters-with-diane-hatz-dianehatz/ 173 - The God Groove with David Ritz (@davidritz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/173-the-god-groove-with-david-ritz-davidritz/ 438 – Acoustic Leadership with Rick Lozano, CSP (@rick_lozano): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-438-acoustic-leadership-with-rick-lozano-csp-rick_lozano/ 883 – How to Turn Your Life Into a Smorgasbord of Opportunities with Michele Blood (@themysticalexp1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-883-how-to-turn-your-life-into-a-smorgasbord-of-opportunities-with-michele-blood-themystical/ 433 – Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes with Ira Rosen: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-433-ticking-clock-behind-the-scenes-at-60-minutes-with-ira-rosen/ 84 - Innovation and Leadership with Dr. Jeff Standridge: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/84-innovation-and-leadership-with-dr-jeff-standridge/

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  8. Ep. 1068 – Blending Entrepreneurial Drive with High-Octane Romantic Suspense with Lori Zoss

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    Ep. 1068 – Blending Entrepreneurial Drive with High-Octane Romantic Suspense with Lori Zoss

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